Samuel Ward Academy
URN: 136322 • Haverhill CB9 0LD
Overview
- Name
- Samuel Ward Academy
- URN
- 136322
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tom Johnston (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01440761511
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chalkstone Way, Haverhill CB9 0LD
Summary
Samuel Ward Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Haverhill, Suffolk, with an enrolment of 1,152 students and a capacity for 1,250. As an academy converter, it operates independently while adhering to the national curriculum. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, with 17.4% of its students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its focus on accessibility and equity in education.
The curriculum at Samuel Ward Academy is designed to cater to a diverse range of interests and abilities, offering a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities. The school places a strong emphasis on student leadership and personal development, encouraging pupils to engage actively in their education. Additionally, the academy provides dedicated support for students with special educational needs, ensuring that all learners can thrive.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Samuel Ward Academy's ethos, fostering strong relationships with parents and local organisations. The school offers various resources and communication channels for families, including ParentPay for managing school payments and regular updates on student progress. Overall, Samuel Ward Academy aims to create a nurturing and academically rigorous environment for all its students.
The curriculum at Samuel Ward Academy is designed to cater to a diverse range of interests and abilities, offering a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities. The school places a strong emphasis on student leadership and personal development, encouraging pupils to engage actively in their education. Additionally, the academy provides dedicated support for students with special educational needs, ensuring that all learners can thrive.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Samuel Ward Academy's ethos, fostering strong relationships with parents and local organisations. The school offers various resources and communication channels for families, including ParentPay for managing school payments and regular updates on student progress. Overall, Samuel Ward Academy aims to create a nurturing and academically rigorous environment for all its students.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Prospectus (download)
- 01440 761511 (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies & Documents (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Terms and Conditions (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 1250
- Pupils
- 1152
- Boys
- 582
- Girls
- 570
- FSM %
- 17.40
- Open date
- 2010-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1152 | 582 | 570 | 1250 | 17.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1176 | 578 | 598 | 1250 | 16.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1221 | 616 | 605 | 1250 | 13.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1221 | 616 | 605 | 1250 | 13.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1245 | 598 | 647 | 1250 | 11.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1276 | 601 | 675 | 1250 | 10.40 |
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